Provide outpatient ophthalmology nursing care while advancing skills through injections and clinics

Registered Nurses - Ophthalmology Outpatients

Salary Band - $81,000 - $106,000 p.a pro rata + Kiwisaver

Dunedin Hospital

Do you wish to expand your nursing practice and develop advanced nursing skills?

Fixed term part time till November 2026 up to 0.8 FTE / 64 hours per fortnight

Are you a Registered Nurse with Ophthalmology experience?

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is firmly grounded in the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and is committed to building a health system that serves all New Zealanders.

About the Role

An exciting vacancy has come up in the Ophthalmology Outpatients Department for a Registered Nurse to join their team on a permanent basis. Monday to Friday 8hrs shifts. Some occasional weekends may be required based on service requirements.

Highly variable workday

Work in a collaborative, multi-disciplinary environment

Training offered advanced nursing skills, such as Intravitreal Injections, or dedicated nursing clinics

About You

To be successful in joining our team, we are looking for nurses with:

  • Ideally post registration practice experience in Ophthalmology nursing.
  • Minimum of a post graduate certificate or in the process of completing post graduate study.
  • New Zealand Registration.
  • Currently live and work in New Zealand.
  • Eligible to obtain working rights in New Zealand
  • Relate to our values of Kind (Manaakitanga), Open (Pono), Positive (Whaiwhakaaro) and Community (Whanaungatanga)

Working for Health New Zealand

Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora is dedicated to ensuring excellent healthcare for the people of New Zealand. We embrace a workforce that is diverse and inclusive so that we are better positioned to understand and service our community. We welcome applications from our diverse Māori, Pacific, disabled, and rainbow communities.

Salary Range

This role is covered by the terms and conditions of the expired NZNO CEA and the salary will be in accordance with the RN Pay Scale, between step 2 $81,683 and step 7 $106,739 p.a pro rata dependant on relevant experience.

How to Apply

To apply please click apply now. All applications must be submitted through our online careers' portal by 10 September 2026. If you have any questions about the role, please contact so.recruitment@tewhatuora.govt.nz

We will review applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process, before the closing date of this advert.

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